Downing Street has refused to say whether or not David Cameron will support
the England football team when they play Scotland this week.

The Prime Minister’s spokesman would only say that Mr Cameron hopes it will be a “good game of football”.

Mr Cameron was born in England and supports Aston Villa Football Club.

England are playing Scotland in a friendly fixture on Wednesday at Wembley Stadium.

Asked whether Mr Cameron will be supporting the England team on Wednesday his spokesman said: “I think he will wish it is a good game of football.”

Pressed on the subject the spokesman added: “Most importantly he will be hoping that it is a good game of football. I haven’t asked the Prime Minister but I know that he will hope it is a good game of football.”